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Benchrest rifle
- By cavedweller
- Benchrest
- 25 Replies
I needed something funny to read this morning.
If you want to shoot bench-rest... take anything you have that shoots... plop your butt down and shoot. Slingshots and BB guns too.
Seriously though.
I’ve shot BR with everyone of my plinking airguns - why not? I’m not winning anything anyway; to me BR is about extracting the best possible score/group from a airgun or taking an airgun to "it's" highest level of performance while a mastering all the other variables in the equation: your body, your mind and the unforgiving environment or wind.
I enjoy shooting BR with all my guns as that’s how I learn about their idiosyncrasies. It also teaches me about my limitations as compared to my Airguns limitations.
Maybe you will get lucky and find a low priced exceptionally well made and "accurate" unicorn for Bench Rest, but I think it’s important to realize what constitutes “good” and or accurate, in your mind may be completely subjective to the harsh reality of what actually shows up on a paper target 25/50/75/100 yards away when in a competitive environment.
It’s not just the gun either…. The rests and other support stuff can be pretty expensive as well.
That said = set a budget for us, and we’ll be of more assistance.
I only have one true BR rig; a RAW TM1000 with a cut barrel in .22. I also have a one piece PDQ rest and a couple of joystick type rests….
just locking your plinking machine into a one piece rest will teach you a lot about you V the gun.
Then there are:
wind flags
rear rests
a high quality SOLID bench - for home that doesn’t jitter
an adjustable stool - or throne
legit targets
you can spend a bundle or almost nothing on any of these above mentioned items.
add in some therapy expenses as well as I’ve witnessed a serious BR shooter is likely to become obsessed.
below pictures are a journey in picture form
the first picture is my TM1000 cut barrel in .22
the three targets represent three different types of BR guns.
A dedicated Bench Rest USFT Mac1 shot at my second official event just sitting on bags
a Redwolf HFT rig shot at my first ever event - just plopped down on top of my gun case and shot
A proof target shot from my Thomas HFT rig = shot by the builder @thomasair - congratulations on your worlds performance this week!
second to last picture is the type of Bench you will find at a lot of ranges... easy to build at home if you want.
last picture is my indoor shooting to outdoor set up - it jitters too much.
Shoot what ya have, shoot what you can afford... create the best scores possible while learning to control (ha) the person pulling the trigger who has to understand a gazillion nuances.
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Does your head spin?
- By Ratzy
- General Discussion
- 37 Replies
Niksan Ozark-TW from DonnyFL
$380 new
Well made, adjustable power, walnut stock, adjustable butt plate. Comes with case and 4 magazines.
Accurate out to 50 yards
Only .25 left in stock
Probably need a compressor too
donnyfl.com
$380 new
Well made, adjustable power, walnut stock, adjustable butt plate. Comes with case and 4 magazines.
Accurate out to 50 yards
Only .25 left in stock
Probably need a compressor too
Niksan Ozark-TW
DonnyFL Airgun / Stock Synthetic-Walnut / Barrel Length 55cm or 21.65 inch / Total Length 97cm or 38.18 inch / Air Tank Volume 425cc / Fill Pressure 250 bar / Muzzle 1/2” UNF / Weight 3.15kg or 6.94 pounds / Velocity 5.5mm or .22cal: 850 FPS 18.13gr JSB / Magazine Type 4.5mm or .177cal: 14...
donnyfl.com What pistol did you shoot today
- By Marker
- Air Pistols
- 2233 Replies
Found a 38C….Snob Nose…I have been looking for..as usual a complete tear down was needed to get it up to par…had to tear it down twice…first time it still had a small leak…I noticed on this one it had a small teflon seal in the base of the valve assembly…after reading 
up that seal was stock but they used a smaller O-Ring with that setup..the Henry Ford kit uses a larger diameter O-Ring which no longer requires that teflon seal anymore.. removed it and all was well..like new again
up that seal was stock but they used a smaller O-Ring with that setup..the Henry Ford kit uses a larger diameter O-Ring which no longer requires that teflon seal anymore.. removed it and all was well..like new againUpvote 0
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N/A Newbie looking to buy used complete set up
- By like.2.fly
- PCP Airguns
- 51 Replies
Where are you seeing the GX CS4 Compressor for $340?AirForce Talon SS in 22Cal $452
GX CS4 Compressor $340
Get some BKL Rings, and a decent little scope and youre cookin. Thats all new with full warranties and you are under budget.
AirForce Talon SS | Red PCP Hunting Air Rifle | Pyramyd AIR
We've got a great price on the AirForce Talon SS PCP Air Rifle, Spin-Loc, Red. Get a great price and expert advice at Pyramyd for your next outdoor adventure!www.pyramydair.com
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30-Yard Challenge
- By tommyb
- Target Shooting Challenges
- 3442 Replies
Wouldn’t want to be a squirrel in your backyard. Marvin, if you ever feel like selling that old crappy Leupold 45X send me a PM.
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Optics WTS ATN X-Sight 4k Pro 3-14x Infrared Night Scope
- By 7weight
- Member Classifieds
- 0 Replies
Like new condition -- no signs of use, labels on the buttons are crisp. Record 1080p video. Used for just a couple of hours, as my ATN Thor is my primary night optic. While the Thor can't hold a candle to the X-Sight in terms of resolution and clarity, the Thor is thermal. Comes with box, 30mm rings, illuminator (IR flashlight), sunshade, and scope.. Please note that it does not come with an eyecup. I called ATN, and they said "they'd send one", but I never followed up.
Accessories are not pictured, but I can send photos of them if requested.
From ATN's website:
Ultra HD Optics with the ATN Revolutionary Ultra HD Day/Night Sensor gives you an incredibly crisp picture from any distance
https://www.atncorp.com/x-sight4k-pro-day-night-rifle-scope-3-14x
$400 + shipping CONUS only
7-day inspection period.
100% satisfaction guaranteed. If you don't love it, return it.
Buyer pays actual shipping costs. Will be double-boxed, tightly packed, and fully insured.
F&F or add 3%.
PM any questions. Happy to talk via phone call as well.
Accessories are not pictured, but I can send photos of them if requested.
From ATN's website:
Ultra HD Optics with the ATN Revolutionary Ultra HD Day/Night Sensor gives you an incredibly crisp picture from any distance
https://www.atncorp.com/x-sight4k-pro-day-night-rifle-scope-3-14x
Open to trade offers. I'm primarily interested in optics (Hawke primarily) and Air Arms s200 in .177.
$400 + shipping CONUS only
7-day inspection period.
100% satisfaction guaranteed. If you don't love it, return it.
Buyer pays actual shipping costs. Will be double-boxed, tightly packed, and fully insured.
F&F or add 3%.
PM any questions. Happy to talk via phone call as well.
PCP Rifle NLA Trade my .510 for your .177 or .22
- By UhMerica
- Member Classifieds
- 0 Replies
want to trade for equal value .177 or .22, compact bull pup or carbine hunting style rifle. comes with the following, can trade with or with out scope. everything works perfect, no flaws.
value of full set up is roughly 1650, 1400 with out optic
Megalodon 22 inch .510 pump action. Perfect condition, shoots great, comes with 2 mags, fill port and everything listed below
value of full set up is roughly 1650, 1400 with out optic
Megalodon 22 inch .510 pump action. Perfect condition, shoots great, comes with 2 mags, fill port and everything listed below
- Donny FL Emporor big bore moderator
- Vortex Dimaondback 4-16x42 brand new, never used
- Butler creek flip up caps also brand new
- CV life rings
- 300+ rds of slugs
Projectiles WTT .30
- By mark559
- Member Classifieds
- 0 Replies
I have a bunch of .30 cal ammo ranging from 61.5 to 70.0 grain. Is looking to trade for .22 or .25 ammo.
30-Yard Challenge
- By tommyb
- Target Shooting Challenges
- 3442 Replies
Thanks Jim!
“Tim the Tool Man,“ I am not.
I’m 71 years old and this is the 2nd time in my life using my new Dremmel. The guy at ACE Hardware gave me the idea earlier in the day while I was asking about using a round wood file.
I didn’t realize the power or RPMs this thing could muster and I accidentally chipped a small piece of stock around this nipple hole. Fortunately, it faces the bottom and no one sees it. However, the Dremmel was the exact right tool for fixing the Royale.
But, it always makes me feel like a million bucks when I can fix/try something myself vs. send a gun out to have it repaired. Usually, I accidentally screw it up, then send it out but I at least give it a try first.
I actually get a bigger kick from challenging my ‘ insecurity ‘ and fixing my AG once in a while vs, posting a good score.
Silly hobby altogether…
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Optics WTS Athlon Ares BTR 4.5-27x50 FFP MOA IR scope BOXED
- By 7weight
- Member Classifieds
- 0 Replies
APLR3 FFP IR MOA RETICLE. Like most Athlons, this is a good one. Sold the rifle that it was mounted to, and I don't have a need for it any longer.
Excellent condition except for a small scratch (pictured) that is covered by rings.
$435 + shipping CONUS only
7-day inspection period.
100% satisfaction guaranteed. If you don't love it, return it.
Buyer pays actual shipping costs. Will be double-boxed, tightly packed, and fully insured.
F&F or add 3%.
PM any questions. Happy to talk via phone call as well.
Excellent condition except for a small scratch (pictured) that is covered by rings.
$435 + shipping CONUS only
7-day inspection period.
100% satisfaction guaranteed. If you don't love it, return it.
Buyer pays actual shipping costs. Will be double-boxed, tightly packed, and fully insured.
F&F or add 3%.
PM any questions. Happy to talk via phone call as well.
What did you do airgun related today.
- By lonedave
- General Discussion
- 2563 Replies
Did the same today….357 NOE 84 gr pellet mold from Al’s retirement sale.
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